Invincible Armada

The Armada

A Pulitzer Prize-winning historical work, a model of nonfiction historical writing.
Pulitzer Prize Citation: This book is a first-rate historical work as well as a superb literary work.
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※Editor's Recommendation※
☆The historical materials are used skillfully and perfectly integrated with the main narrative line.
☆The characters are portrayed in a profound and three-dimensional way, and the chapters are arranged in a well-balanced manner.
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※Introduction※
Against the backdrop of the fierce struggle between Catholic and Protestant forces in Europe in the 16th century, this book gives a brilliant description of the famous naval battle between England and Spain in 1588. The author perfectly combines rich knowledge, clear writing and exquisite layout, making this book still a classic work on this subject.
The book begins with the torture of Mary, Queen of Scots, and vividly recounts the responses made by various forces such as England, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and the Papal States. It clearly explains the intricate diplomatic relations and the complex and subtle political situation among the countries, and finally focuses on a series of naval battles between the British fleet and the Spanish Armada in the English Channel. It portrays such distinctive characters as Queen Elizabeth I of England, King Henry III of France, King Philip II of Spain, the pirate Drake, and the Duke of Sidonia, commander-in-chief of the Invincible Armada.
The author has integrated rich primary historical materials and a large number of secondary works, and used them skillfully and subtly, so that historical details, academic achievements and the main narrative line are closely integrated, making it appealing to both the elite and the masses. It is a model of historical narrative works based on rigorous research.
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※Recommended by scholars and media※
This is a rare and wonderful book, a brilliant read, like a novel. In dealing with such a weighty subject, Martinly's approach is incredibly fresh and exciting, and the breadth of his scope and the authority of his scholarship are impressive. --J.E. Neal, British historian. Written by one of the finest experts on 16th-century history, this book is beautifully edited and cleverly conceived, and it is vivid, real, and full of life. --The Sunday Times
Clear, engaging, and beautifully written. --The Observer
No historian of this period, whether naval or political, can ignore this book, which is sure to take its place among the classics of the subject. --The Times Literary Supplement
A brilliant new account of Elizabethan history's most celebrated episode, striking a respectable balance between scholarship and readability. —History

2017-12-01

民主与建设出版社

the new wave

409

9787513917438